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Teresa L. Schofield Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Teresa L. Schofield of Calgary, Alberta has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of engineering. About Teresa L. Schofield Ms. Schofield has 15 years experience in Human Resources. She is the Human... - March 20, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Fusionite™ Treated Renewable Oshenite® Brings Performance Enhancements and Bacteria Inhibiting Properties to Plastics
U.S. Aragonite Enterprises, the company reinventing plastics with its renewable and sustainable Oshenite® performance mineral, introduces a new Oshenite® product that inhibits bacteria causing foodborne illnesses, odors, mold, mildew and algae in packaging and consumer goods applications. Incorporating a patented ion process technology from CMS Technology, the Fusionite™ treated Oshenite® improves the physical performance of plastics with added microbial defense. - March 20, 2014 - U.S. Aragonite.com
AMlingua - Discount on Russian Audio and Video Transcription: 10% Off
AMlingua, a team of expert Russian translators and transcriptionists, celebrates 10 years in the business and offers a 10% discount on all audio and video transcription projects from 20 March 2014 to 20 April 2014. - March 20, 2014 - AMlingua
Daniel Levine: Interactive Advertising is on the Rise
The leading trends expert is watching an increase in flexible messages. - March 20, 2014 - Daniel Levine
Silvano Stagni, Group Head of Marketing & Research, Hatstand to Speak at KC’s Preparing for Basel III Compliance Event
Silvano Stagni, Group Head of Marketing & Research, Hatstand to Speak at KC’s Preparing for Basel III Compliance: The Challenge of Understanding and Meeting the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Calculation and Liquidity Reporting Requirements Live Webcast. - March 20, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
MITON’s Free Dishwasher Offer with New Kitchens in Sydney Got Overwhelming Response
Leading designer kitchen seller MITON offered a free dishwasher with the purchase of any kitchen which ended in February. While the offer was around for just a month it got an overwhelming response. - March 19, 2014 - Miton Kitchens
DataRecovery.com Develops New Cluster Technology to Recover RAID Arrays More Efficiently
DataRecovery.com, a world leader in server data recovery services, announced the development of new cluster-based technology that will allow for dramatic improvements in RAID data recovery turnaround times. In computing, RAID stands for “Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks." Companies... - March 19, 2014 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Savingforcollege.com Annual Survey Suggests Confusion Over College Savings Options May Delay Action
The results from Savingforcollege.com’s 2014 Annual College Savings Survey reveal that 70% of respondents have not yet started preparing to meet the future cost of college, despite indicating a strong interest in building up their savings. Survey findings signal a greater opportunity for the industry to continue their education efforts and promotion of 529 plans as beneficial savings tools to parents and grandparents. - March 19, 2014 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
Christopher T. Bloodworth Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Christopher T. Bloodworth of Detroit, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Christopher T. Bloodworth Mr. Bloodworth has over 15 years experience in the legal field. He is... - March 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Concrete Pipe Industry to Convene in Vegas for 2014 ACPA Convention
American Concrete Pipe Association will review recent progress, strategic plan for coming year at annual meeting. - March 19, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Forex Models, LLC Announces Upcoming Indianapolis/ Louisville Forex Training Seminar
Forex Models, LLC, an Indianapolis based forex trading system development company, will conduct a 3-day forex training seminar in Franklin, Indiana, Wednesday May 14 through Friday May 16. The venue is conveniently located 30 minutes south of Indianapolis and 90 minutes north of Louisville. The... - March 19, 2014 - Forex Models, LLC
Seth Kahan’s Getting Innovation Right Sparks New Initiatives Across Business Sectors
One year after its publication, "Getting Innovation Right: How Leaders Leverage Inflection Points to Drive Success" by executive strategist Seth Kahan has driven innovation in government, association and private sectors. Kahan’s previous book "Getting Change Right" was a business bestseller. - March 19, 2014 - Performance Development Group
BISCUE App Now Provides Courses for Risk Management in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App", a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new in-app course entitled "Introduction to Risk Management", for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - March 19, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Loyalty Discounts, the Intel Investigations, and ZF Meritor v. Eaton
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Loyalty Discounts, the Intel Investigations, and ZF Meritor v. Eaton LIVE Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - March 19, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
SAGlobal (India) named as one of the “20 Most Promising Microsoft Services Providers in India”
SAGlobal India was recently named as one of the “20 Most Promising Microsoft Services Providers in India” by SiliconIndia. A distinguished panel of the industry’s topmost CEOs, CIOs, VCs and analysts including SiliconIndia’s editorial board scrutinized the list of Microsoft Services providers and selected SAGlobal India for the honor. - March 19, 2014 - SAGlobal
Stephen R. Spivack, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP to Moderate the Knowledge Group's FCPA 2014: Compliance Initiatives and Trends Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stephen R. Spivack, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP will moderate the speakers' presentation of the Knowledge Group's webcast entitled: “FCPA... - March 19, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Illumination Consulting Opens New Company Office in Portland Oregon
Illumination Consulting opens new company offices in Portland Oregon. Strategically positioned between San Francisco and Seattle, the new offices in Portland are part of the expansion plans of Illumination Consulting for 2014. - March 19, 2014 - Illumination Consulting
TransGuardian Presents New Solutions at Lloyds of London
TransGuardian, Wells Fargo Insurance, Price Forbes and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) presented initiatives in shipping high value parcels to over 60 underwriters in the Old Library at Lloyd’s of London. The team discussed compelling new technology advancements that work... - March 18, 2014 - TransGuardian, Inc.
"Make It a Bird's Weekend" at the Hitchcock Film Fest in Bodega Bay
The Bodega Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (BBACC) welcomes the public to experience Hitchcock in the town made famous by him. The 2nd Annual Hitchcock Film Festival will take place on March 28-29 and proceeds benefit area schools art programs. - March 18, 2014 - Bodega Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Sunday Assembly Presents: Change in the Arctic: What Does It Mean for Planet Earth?
Professor Pat Abbott will speak on the subject of change in the Arctic and what it means for Planet Earth on March 23, at the Balboa Park Club. The event is free and includes a live musical performance by singer/songwriter BJ Jezbera. Everyone is welcome, and childcare will be provided. - March 18, 2014 - Sunday Assembly San Diego
Phoenix Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Shelden Martin Announces Office Move to Two New Valley Locations
Dr. Shelden Martin, a leading orthopedic surgeon with OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, has announced the relocation of his office to Phoenix and Mesa effective March 17. Dr. Martin is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with extensive training and experience in orthopedic and sports... - March 18, 2014 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Capital Trust Markets Teams Up with FX Copy to Diversify Trading Solutions
Capital Trust Markets Joins Forces with FXCopy in an Attempt to Innovate Copy Trade Practices. - March 18, 2014 - Capital Trust Markets
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Has Been Recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Roundtable Member in 2014
Dr. Gilbert Gordon has been honored with the distinction of being named Academic Trailblazer for his distinguished accomplishments in Education and he has been named as the Biography of the Month for November, 2014. Most recently, Professor Gordon has been named America’s Registry Industry Leader of the Year in Education for 2014. - March 18, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Advanced Film Solutions, Inc. Orlando Exhibiting LLumar Vista Window Film at the Central Florida Home & Garden Show, April 4-6, 2014 Orange County Convention Center
Advanced Film Solutions, Inc. Orlando area's leading installers of Eastman Chemical's Vista, EnerLogic, LLumar, Huper Optik and SunTek solar and solar security window film has announced their participation in the Orlando Spring Home Show being held April 4-6, 2014 at the Orange County Convention... - March 17, 2014 - Advanced Film Solutions
The First Private Vietnamese Travel Firm Has Been Nominated for the "Oscars" of the Travel Industry 2014
The first travel firm from the private sector, Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia), has been nominated in "Vietnam’s Leading Tour Operator" category at the 2014 World Travel Awards. - March 16, 2014 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Consulus Wins Singapore Good Design Mark for Brunei Project
Consulus received the inaugural Singapore Good Design Mark for its branding and experience design work for Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam. - March 16, 2014 - Consulus Pte Ltd
eXact Learning Solutions and Tribal Sign Distribution Agreement
The learning content management solutions (LCMS) provider, eXact learning solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Tribal. The agreement will see Tribal - a global provider of products and services to the international education, training and learning markets - supply the eXact Learning... - March 16, 2014 - eXact learning solutions
Richard E. DeVaughn Becomes a Prestigious NACD Fellow
NACD Fellows Demonstrate Their Commitment to the Highest Levels of Corporate Governance and Leadership in the Boardroom - March 16, 2014 - The Arcadia Group International LLC
Consulus Introduces CastleUp, the Enterprise Social Network Based on Organisational Behaviour
CastleUp (castleup.com) - an enterprise social network built on Consulus' work, officially launches today. Developed by Consulus, a consultancy that possesses 10 years of insights into organisational collaboration, CastleUp offers companies the chance to quickly share ideas and updates, and... - March 16, 2014 - Consulus Pte Ltd
BDA Advises on Sale of Majority Stakes in ENCO and TSM to KDB Daewoo Securities
Business Development Asia (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its clients, ENCO Co Ltd (“ENCO”) and TSM Co Ltd (“TSM”), have both sold majority stakes to KDB Daewoo Securities. ENCO and TSM are the leading Korean urban mining companies, sourcing and recycling... - March 15, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
CriticMania Announces Two New Board Members and an Expansion of Services in the Healthcare Industry
CriticMania, the innovative customer-service platform that brings together businesses and consumers, announced this week an expansion of services focused on helping patients engage more meaningfully with healthcare service providers. Two new board members/advisors, Fadi Nukta, MD and Jay Kugler,... - March 15, 2014 - CriticMania
Highly-Rated Market Intelligence Event in Helsinki to Help Companies Ensure Future Success
The ninth GIA Conference organised by GIA will focus on “Intelligence 3.0 - Get Ready For The Future.” Held between June 2 and 4 2014, it will be hosted at the Helsinki Congress Paasitorni in Finland. - March 15, 2014 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
INTUITION Brand Marketing Confirms Strategic Partnership with BragFire
Perspective Group, the leading independent PR & Multimedia Company for the timeshare and vacation ownership industry has announced a strategic partnership between its INTUITION Brand Marketing service and BragFire, an innovative and engaging social video creation platform. INTUITION is a... - March 15, 2014 - Perspective Magazine
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Emerging Issues on SEC New Rule 506(c)
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled Emerging Issues on SEC New Rule 506(c). This two-hour event is scheduled on April 3, 2014 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM... - March 15, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Shoulder Options Receives 510(k) Clearance for Its Proprietary Fracture Plate, the GTFx
Shoulder Options Inc. announced today that it has received FDA clearance for another novel shoulder device, the Greater Tuberosity Fracture Plate (i.e. GTFx). Developed in collaboration with T. Bradley Edwards, MD, John Costouros, MD and Rhett Hobgood, MD, The patent pending GTFx plate is a... - March 14, 2014 - Shoulder Options, Inc.
ALi Unveils Smart STB Solution M3932 Based on Latest Android 4.4 KitKat at CCBN 2014
ALi Corporation today announced the launch of M3932, a high definition smart STB SoC solution based on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat, targeting applications including smart DVB or IPTV set-top boxes, OTT multimedia players, hybrid set-top boxes, and TV dongles. - March 14, 2014 - ALi Corporation
Kevin M. Shaffer Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kevin M. Shaffer of Columbiaville, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the utility field. About Kevin M. Shaffer Mr. Shaffer has over 35 years experience in the utility field. He is Vice... - March 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Howard M. Gerelick, Owner Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Howard M. Gerelick of Scottsdale, Arizona has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in developing supermarket anchored shopping centers. About Howard M. Gerelick, Owner After over 40 years in developing shopping... - March 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
SGS Introduces US Food and Drug Administration New Standards for Infant Formula
On 10 February 2014 the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published their interim final rule on Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Quality Factors, Notification Requirements, and Records and Reports, for Infant Formula (1). - March 14, 2014 - SGS
Newton Consulting’s Chris Hafner Named Strategic Planning Society Chairman
Chris Hafner, Vice President of Strategy and Director of European Operations for Newton Consulting, LLC, was recently elected Chairman of the Strategic Planning Society, an international organization for strategy professionals headquartered in London, U.K. The Strategic Planning Society (SPS)... - March 14, 2014 - Newton Consulting, LLC
GE Water to Continue its Domination in United States Mobile Water Treatment Market, says TechSci Research
United States mobile water treatment market is highly consolidated, with two largest players accounting for more than 60% share in 2013. - March 14, 2014 - TechSci Research
Certified Wireless Network Professional Launches Continuing Education Program
IT Certification Firm Institutes New Program That Allows Certified Professionals to Keep up with the Latest Technologies and Standards. - March 14, 2014 - Certified Wireless Network Professionals
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Celebrates 6th Anniversary with Brand New Image Gallery
On January 31st, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, a 5-star beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas, celebrated six years of creating unforgettable vacation memories, destination weddings, celebrity visits and thrilling events. As part of the 6th anniversary celebration, Casa Dorada commissioned... - March 13, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
One’s Word Launches Online English School in Latin America; Provides 100 Free Trial Lessons
English will maintain and enhance its supremacy in the international business arena. In its quest to teach the English language globally, One’s Word proudly launches its online English school in Latin America. Spanish: http://oneswordonline.com/ Portuguese:... - March 13, 2014 - One's Word INC.
Buyers Group International Announces Target Acquisition & Plans to Uplist
Buyer Group International, Inc. (BYRG.PK) announced today an update to its shareholders that it intends to make a target acquisition for the Company. - March 13, 2014 - Buyer Group International, Inc.
Allison Thornhill Joins South Coast Surety
Allison brings her considerable skill and experience to National Surety Wholesaler, South Coast Surety. - March 13, 2014 - South Coast Surety
Local Communities Work Together to Save Port Jeff Village Treasure
Beloved Toy Store in Danger of Closing - March 13, 2014 - Lainie's Way
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Napa Valley Country Club
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 251 kW solar power system at Napa Valley Country Club in Napa, CA. The picturesque, private golf course is now powered by renewable, green energy. - March 13, 2014 - SolarCraft
SPESA VIP Event to Welcome Sewn Products and Textile Industries to Atlanta
Held in conjunction with the Texprocess Americas and co-located shows, the popular dinner and industry networking function will be held on May 13 at the Georgia Aquarium. Participation in the event helps support the future of the industry through the AAFA Educational Foundation. - March 13, 2014 - SPESA
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Isaac Raijman
Isaac Raijman, of Houston, Texas, has been recognized as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Gastroenterology. - March 13, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who